Remember I needed a doctor?

I finally got really sick and ran out of asthma medications. So I went to the local clinic with a list of ailments (since asthma wasn't my only problem) and the medications I've been on. I got to see whatever doctor happened to be there.

My doctor happened to be there. (Thanks, God!)

He spent an hour with me, typing everything we discussed into the computer so he wouldn't forget any of it later. He listened to me. He answered all my questions. He talked to me about different medications, how they work, how they interact, and why certain ones would be better for me than others.

I walked out of there with seven prescriptions and a huge burden lifted.

Within a couple days, I began feeling much better. So we decided to go to one of the other churches we'd been planning to try.

My doctor happened to be there. (Thanks, God!)

I'm still feeling very good. In fact, earlier this week I looked in the mirror and barely recognized the face I saw... the clear complexion, the youthful glow, the bright eyes... what a pleasant surprise!

Thanks again, God!

It's a great house!

Loren said the inspection went very well, and most of the modifications the inspector recommended, Loren thinks he could do himself. (That's saying something.) We're still gathering paperwork for the financing, but I suspect that will work out just fine.

So today I will be packing the garland I bought for the pillars,


the wreath for the front door, the welcome sign for the back door, and the little pre-lit tree for the foyer.


We're starting to get excited now!

I'm sharing pictures, you know what that means!

Our offer was accepted! This may be home by December, though I'm hoping for a lot more white at that time. Loren and the inspector will do their thing on Friday morning. If all goes well and the financing works out as we expect, we'll be well on our way!

Ok, so here's what's to like about this place: over 3000 sq ft, 5 bedrooms, 2 baths, a basement and an attic, original woodwork, new windows, two leaded windows, new roof, 3 types of heat (wood, oil, and electric), fruit trees, lilacs, 3 car garage and another outbuilding, all on 8+ acres.